--- product_id: 15318046 title: "Hello Bastar" brand: "tranquebar" price: "€ 3.23" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 category: "Digital Ebook Purchas" url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/15318046-hello-bastar store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Hello Bastar **Brand:** tranquebar **Price:** € 3.23 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hello Bastar by tranquebar - **How much does it cost?** € 3.23 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/15318046-hello-bastar) ## Best For - tranquebar enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tranquebar brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Hello Bastar - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51BiNVkO+KL.jpg) ![Hello Bastar - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sWko4XLKL.jpg) ![Hello Bastar - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51VZALp+YBL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good book to understand the Maoist movement in India *by A***N on Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2020* "Hello Bastar: the untold story of India's Maoist movement" by Rahul Pandita.A well-researched book and certainly a good introduction to those interested in understanding the Maoist movement in India. Mr Rahul Pandita a renowned Journalist, has taken great effort by personally speaking to Maoist leaders, visiting them on ground and thus presenting a firsthand account of their perspective.The author traces the origin, history, vision and personal stories of its leaders and their motivations to join the movement. The book also presents gut wrenching tales of Caste oppression, feudalism, police brutality, corruption and neglect faced by Adivasis and other oppressed groups. It's this void created by the political class that enabled the Maoists to get inroads into these groups.While this book presents an unbiased take on Maoism, that’s also its problem. At the end of the day, Maoist party is a designated terrorist organization, absolutely no justification to take up arms against the state. For someone who isn't much aware of the nuances, it's easy to develop sympathetic to the Maoist movement through this book. I have also come across other reviews that suggest authors pro-Maoist bias, but I don’t think so. A closer read, there are enough references in the book showing the Maoist game plan beyond fighting oppression, their larger ideological goal to overthrow the democratically elected govt through armed 'revolution' and establish a Communist state.As much as I detest Maoism, but this book does help one understand the psyche of those who join the movement. It's important to understand the problem to be able to fix it, for which this book is a good start. So, I Highly recommend this a read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must read for all Indians *by G***Y on Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2015* While unlike its predecessor (The Absent State), this book doesn't quite touch the same chord, in all fairness, Hello Bastar is a great read. Understanding what leads to this sorry state of affairs, why it continues and gathers steam, where are we going wrong in tackling this are some of the answers if you read between the lines. We need to understand where the fault lines lie... what is it that drives a poor tribal to take up arms against a mighty state, what makes middle class educated Indians give up their bourgeois comforts and take up this cause? What intrigues me is that many seem oblivious to all this as they scroll down their Facebook newsfeed 'liking' inane posts about their friends' cats.As a journalist I admire what Rahul Pandita has taken on. Good luck to him. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Very Informative *by K***A on Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2014* This is definitely a very informative read about the four decade old Maoist movement. Having worked in many districts like Bastar and Giridih where the Maoists movement is very strong, I had heard stories of ruthless Maoist killings of the policemen enroute to these districts and the many times we travelled to these districts we have been scared and taken precautions (whatever the drivers and local people told). This is a good book to understand the Maoist agenda and their side of the story, specially people are either completely ignorant or have some idea. I felt bad and proud at the same time for Anuradha Ghandy specially. She definitely was a woman of substance. Planning to search for more readings about her and by her. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/15318046-hello-bastar](https://www.desertcart.at/products/15318046-hello-bastar) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-05-04*